Location

• 2-4 hours as a one off
• 1-2 hours as a one off
• 1-2 hours per month

Unlimited positions available

Wheelchair accessible

Our Social Connections programme is designed to respond to evidence that 36% in the UK feel more lonely since the pandemic. Through running activities that give people opportunities and spaces in the community to come together; whether that be to share a cuppa, to access technical support on their devices, or to have a seasonal party, we hope to offer younger and older people a positive boost and help form long standing relationships.

We run a range of Social Clubs which are themed around an activity with the purpose of bringing people together for a shared experience. There is a regular monthly coffee morning at the Community Furniture Store, and there is also a monthly Chop and Chat Social Club where people come together to make and share a lunch together. 

Some of the activities in this programme are suitable for individuals, and some for small teams. Please contact Meg via email at [email protected] for more information and to discuss getting involved. 

Volunteering through the Social Connections programme is a great way to contribute to reducing loneliness and isolation in people across the city. Volunteering is a great thing to do to boost your own wellbeing too. 

‘It was a really nice experience. They’re all a great laugh and seeing a smile being put on everyone’s face felt satisfying, warm and compassionate. That’s my second visit and certainly not my last.’

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Once your activity is confirmed we will be able to share additional details about what is needed.

There are a range of opportunities available within this programme and they take place at various locations within the city. 

Once we have worked together to discuss the activity within this programme that is the best fit for you, we can establish the exact details of where the activity will take place. Activities will always take part within York. 

Once your volunteering activity is confirmed we will share further details about the site. We ask volunteers to bring their own food and water for the duration of the activity and toilets are available on site. 

Please contact us via emailing [email protected] to discuss any specific accessibility requirements and we will work with you to identify a suitable volunteering activity.